French Job Seekers' AI Usage Reveals Significant Digital Divide
A survey of 5,300 French job seekers found that 77% used AI in their job search, with significant disparities based on age and education level, raising concerns about potential digital exclusion.
French Job Seekers' AI Usage Reveals Significant Digital Divide
A survey of 5,300 French job seekers found that 77% used AI in their job search, with significant disparities based on age and education level, raising concerns about potential digital exclusion.
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28% Bias Score
Uneven Fiber Internet Expansion in Grünberg Due to Low Population Density
Grünberg, Germany, faces challenges expanding fiber internet to its small, dispersed villages due to low population density, impacting economic viability for providers; Deutsche Telekom expanded in the main town (6000 residents), but Goetel, facing contractor and personnel issues, struggles in the o...
Uneven Fiber Internet Expansion in Grünberg Due to Low Population Density
Grünberg, Germany, faces challenges expanding fiber internet to its small, dispersed villages due to low population density, impacting economic viability for providers; Deutsche Telekom expanded in the main town (6000 residents), but Goetel, facing contractor and personnel issues, struggles in the o...
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Last-Minute French Energy Voucher Applications
Over 200,000 French households submitted last-minute energy voucher applications on December 30-31, 2023, after an initial 5.5 million were automatically distributed in April; the government aims to process all applications despite concerns about the system's efficacy and the exclusion of potentiall...
Surge in Last-Minute French Energy Voucher Applications
Over 200,000 French households submitted last-minute energy voucher applications on December 30-31, 2023, after an initial 5.5 million were automatically distributed in April; the government aims to process all applications despite concerns about the system's efficacy and the exclusion of potentiall...
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28% Bias Score
PL-480 Program: How US Food Aid Created Major South Asian Library Collections
The US's PL-480 program, launched in 1954, used funds generated from selling US grain to India to acquire over 633,000 books and periodicals from India, Nepal and Pakistan, creating significant South Asian collections in over two dozen US universities, most notably the University of Chicago's 800,00...
PL-480 Program: How US Food Aid Created Major South Asian Library Collections
The US's PL-480 program, launched in 1954, used funds generated from selling US grain to India to acquire over 633,000 books and periodicals from India, Nepal and Pakistan, creating significant South Asian collections in over two dozen US universities, most notably the University of Chicago's 800,00...
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36% Bias Score
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
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36% Bias Score
German Nursing Homes Lack Internet Access, Leaving Elderly Isolated
A lack of internet access in many German nursing homes is leaving elderly and immobile residents isolated from family and friends, with four states lacking any legal requirements for internet access, highlighting a digital divide and the need for federal action.
German Nursing Homes Lack Internet Access, Leaving Elderly Isolated
A lack of internet access in many German nursing homes is leaving elderly and immobile residents isolated from family and friends, with four states lacking any legal requirements for internet access, highlighting a digital divide and the need for federal action.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
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52% Bias Score
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Call-by-Call Phone System Ends
Germany's call-by-call system, offering cheaper phone prefixes, ends due to declining usage (1.6% of phone minutes in 2023, down from 4.2% in 2013) caused by flat-rate plans and internet calling; impacting low-income individuals and those lacking internet access.
Germany's Call-by-Call Phone System Ends
Germany's call-by-call system, offering cheaper phone prefixes, ends due to declining usage (1.6% of phone minutes in 2023, down from 4.2% in 2013) caused by flat-rate plans and internet calling; impacting low-income individuals and those lacking internet access.
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36% Bias Score
China Urges Inclusive AI Governance at UN Security Council
China's UN ambassador urged for inclusive AI governance, opposing discriminatory barriers and advocating for global cooperation to prevent its use for warfare or hegemony, citing several initiatives China has undertaken, including a UN resolution on AI capacity-building adopted in June with over 140...
China Urges Inclusive AI Governance at UN Security Council
China's UN ambassador urged for inclusive AI governance, opposing discriminatory barriers and advocating for global cooperation to prevent its use for warfare or hegemony, citing several initiatives China has undertaken, including a UN resolution on AI capacity-building adopted in June with over 140...
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40% Bias Score
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
Progress
40% Bias Score